The Sally Rooney effect is back! And we are officially not emotionally ready for this.
If like us, you were also obsessed with the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel Normal People, you’re in for a treat! Rooney’s debut novel, Conversations With Friends, is officially coming to Hulu and BBC! Another piece of good news is that it’s the same creative team behind the 2020 Hulu adaptation of Normal People that is now returning for this next steamy emotional drama. The latter was a huge hit with bookworms and binge-watchers alike, and celebrities ranging from the Kardashians to Katy Perry were all obsessed with it.
Here’s everything you need to know about Sally Rooney’s Conversations With Friends TV series:
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The Plot: What is Conversations With Friends about?
The coming of age story explores friendship, lust, jealousy, passion, sexuality, and the unexpected complications of adulthood. As the title intends, it literally navigates through conversations with friends. But the thing is, these friends are messed up! The plot follows best friends and formal lovers, Bobbi and Frances, at Dublin University. Things get complicated when they start spending time with an older couple, journalist Melissa and actor Nick. As a result, Frances is forced to confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time.
The official synopsis of the movie teases everything that’s complicated:
“Though they broke up three years ago, Frances and Bobbi are virtually inseparable and perform spoken word poetry together in Dublin.
“It’s at one of their shows that they meet Melissa, an older writer, who is fascinated by the pair. Bobbi and Frances start to spend time with Melissa and her husband, Nick, a handsome but reserved actor.
“While Melissa and Bobbi flirt with each other openly, Nick and Frances embark on an intense, secret affair that is surprising to them both. Soon the affair begins to test the bond between Frances and Bobbi, forcing Frances to reconsider her sense of self, and the friendship she holds so dear.”
Who is in the cast of Conversations With Friends?
Conversation With Friends has done an excellent job with its casting! Newcomer Alison Oliver takes on the role of smart, cool-headed student Frances. Loki star Sasha Lane plays Bobbi, Frances’ former lover, and closest friend. Sex Education star Jemima Kirke plays Melissa, and finally, our London boy Joe Alwyn plays handsome but reserved actor Nick.
Conversations With Friends trailer:
The first look teaser was released on February 8, 2022, and boy, it looks promising. The first narrative line of the teaser is convincing enough to watch the whole series, “People can be in love and have meaningful relationships with other people,” Frances says. The teaser gives us a glimpse of the drama, sexual tension, and steamy romance between Frances, Bobbi, and the older couple, Nick and Melissa.
Check out the teaser below:
When will Conversations With Friends release?
An exact release date hasn’t been announced yet, but the Hulu series is set to premiere in May 2022. The series consists of twelve 30-minute episodes.
Where can you watch Conversations With Friends?
Conversations With Friends will premiere on BBC3 and BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Hulu in the US. If you are one of those folks who need to read the source material first, go check out Sally Rooney’s novel Conversations With Friends! Also, if you are unfamiliar with anything that is Rooney, please do yourself a favor and watch or read Normal People! The series is currently streaming on Hulu.
Check out the trailer for Normal People here:
